Lowers blood pressure, fights cancer and protects the liver

Beetroot has an incredibly high concentration of nitrate, and as many researches have shown it also reduces blood pressure.

A recent survey in London found that only a glass of beetroot juice a day dramatically lowers blood pressure.

Research conducted in Melbourne shows that the blood pressure is lowered only six hours after you drink half a liter of beetroot juice. Scientists have concluded that the number of deaths caused by cardiovascular disease would significantly be reduced if people would frequently consume beetroot.

Studies have shown that increases endurance, and that the consumption of beetroot can reduce the progression of dementia and tumor growth in prostate and breast cancer by as much as 12.5 percent.

Also, nutritionists recommend the beetroot with digestive problems and stress and say that it is also good for the liver as it helps with processing toxins.